Bacon Burgers with Bourbon Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

• Meat

  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 Arugula or mixed greens
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, fresh
  • 1 Yellow onion, large

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 Black pepper
  • 5/8 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup or brown sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Grapeseed or other flavorless oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Hamburger buns

• Dairy

  • 4 oz Goat cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2 tbsp Bourbon

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons grapeseed or other flavorless oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 slices of uncooked bacon, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• arugula or mixed greens

Directions

• In a medium sized saute pan heat the oil over medium high heat.
• While the oil is heating, thinly slice the onion.
• Once the pan is hot add in the sliced onions, salt, and black pepper.
• Saute the onion for a couple minutes then add in the maple syrup or brown sugar.
• Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook the onions until they soften and turn golden brown in color, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add the bourbon into the onions and saute for another minute, then remove them from the heat.
• In a small bowl mix together the goat cheese, honey, and fresh thyme until completely combined.
• Heat the grill to medium high heat and oil the grates to prevent the burgers from sticking.
• In a large bowl gently mix together the beef, diced uncooked bacon, salt, and pepper.
• Form the meat into 4 patties being careful not to overwork the meat.
• Grill the burger on each side for 4-6 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees and the juices run clear.
• Remove the burgers from the grill and toast the buns if desired.
• Place a burger on the bottom half of each bun and top it with some of the bourbon caramelized onions and arugula.
• Spread an equal amount of the goat cheese on the top half of each of the 4 buns.
• Serve immediately.